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Originally Posted by crypticc

P.s.
This thread is not intended to replace the other excellent threads below for thoughts on causes or failures...
wiki
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=892838

engine failures
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=786615

Is there a link to a thread which shows the state of bearings removed from various cars...?

Sure there are threads with removed bearings .
Here is Malek's thread with pics from removed bearings in bad condition , and Malek has vast experience...knowledge of our S65 engines and replaced of course many bearings => pages 3-4-5-6-7-8 will show you some pics http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...t=malek&page=3